NOAA scientist Dawn Noren talks about studying contaminants transferred from killer whales to their calves. This work on captive animals can help understand the physiology of Southern Resident killer whales and some of the challenges they face as an endangered distinct population segment.
Photo Credit: SeaWorld San Diego
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Tribute to Granny
Enjoy messages celebrating J2, Granny from naturalists Ariel Yseth, Rylee Jensen, Stephanie Dawes, Sara Hysong-Shimazu, Monika Wieland-Shields, and author Mark Leiren-Young.
Mark Malleson / Center for Whale Research
Mark Leiren-Young – The Killer Whale Who Changed the World
Interview with Mark Leiren-Young, the author of the new book, The Killer Whale Who Changed the World, about the first captive killer whale, Moby Doll. We chat about her story and the amazing legacy left behind to her extended family of Southern Resident killer whales.
Ari Friedlaender – Antarctic Whales Research Featured in National Geographic TV Show
Ari Friedlaender talks with us about his research on whales in Antarctica. His work is featured on National Geographic’s show Continent 7: Antarctica which has it’s season finale on Tuesday, December 20th. Learn how whales are recovering from whaling and responding to climate change in Antarctica, plus how you can tag along on his next trip!
Monika Wieland – Taking Action and New Research
We’re back and joined by Monika Wieland talking about the upcoming CALF workshop in Friday Harbor and her latest projects researching killer whales with her new group Orca Behavior Institute. Learn about the latest steps being taken to protect killer whales and how your voice is needed to make a difference.
What We Can Learn From Orcas – David Neiwert
David Neiwert talks about how his personal experiences shaped this great book…
David Bain and Emily Sprong Talkin’ Forests and Killer Whales
We’re talking about our upcoming Helpin’ Out event on June 27th and ways you can help Bothell’s last great forest! David Bain answers why baby killer whales around four or five months of age have splotchy skin – something we’re seeing on J51 and L121 these days…
Lynne Barre Species In the Spotlight – Southern Resident Orcas
NOAA Protected Resources Division’s Lynne Barre joins us to talk about the new Species in the Spotlight campaign featuring eight endangered species, including Southern Resident killer whales…
Makah Whaling with Donna Darm
We’re joined by NOAA’s Donna Darm discussing proposed Makah whaling. She helps us through the legal issues and explains the alternatives listed in the latest Draft Environmental Impact Statement. NOAA is seeking public comment on this topic through June 11th…
How Helpin’ Out at Narrows Park will Help Endangered Killer Whales with Eric Guenther
Tune in for the latest news about what’s going on with four new baby orcas born into the Southern Resident community and how your help on April 25th will feed these new little mouths! We’re joined by PenMet Park’s Eric Guenther to tell us all about it!
Correction – Sharon Grace was mistakenly named as Sharon Nelson, another great advocate for killer whales. Our apologies.